Such a move allows you and your teen to get a better feel for the vehicle you have your eyes on.

If you are able to copy down the license plate of a used car or truck for sale, get online and start your investigating.

Yes, some parents end up getting their teens something brand new. That said it is not uncommon for many teens to be driving used vehicles.

Another factor in play when considering an auto for your kid is their responsibility.

With this in mind, are you pretty confident your son or daughter will be responsible behind the wheel?

He or she is going to need to be responsible to lessen the odds of being in an accident.

So, make it a point to focus in on your teenager being a responsible driver from day one.

Among the areas to hone in on:

No cell phone usage – Your teen should never use his or her cell phone when behind the wheel. All that does is lead to a greater probability of there being an accident. If they need to use their phone, it should be when safely off the road.

No road rage – Given some teens can be rather temperamental, make sure your teen is not one to fly off the handle. This means more times than not if involved in a road rage incident, they could be susceptible to danger.

Drinking and driving – Last but not least, it is important for your teen to know it is never okay to drink and drive. He or she can put themselves and others in harm’s way with even on drink and then getting behind the wheel. Not only is there the potential for an accident, but also criminal charges.

When the time arrives for your teen to learn how to drive and eventually get their own vehicle, how will you feel?

Yes, you might be a little scared that they are going to be out there on the roads with so many other drivers.